Question 1

In putting together a benefits package for his firm, George can propose several attractive optional benefits which will include:

Accepted Answer

A)  social security. 
B)  paid vacation days. 
C)  job protection. 
D)  Medicare. 
A)  social security. 
B)  paid vacation days. 
C)  job protection. 
D)  Medicare.

Question 2

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires all firms to provide 24 weeks of paid leave for employees who must be temporarily absent from work due to the birth or adoption of a child or the serious illness of a spouse, child, or parent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ carries a fair amount of legal risk, since this kind of test must measure aptitudes that relate directly to the job itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical examination 
B)  Intelligence testing 
C)  Skills testing 
D)  Drug testing 
A)  Physical examination 
B)  Intelligence testing 
C)  Skills testing 
D)  Drug testing

Question 4

Compensation of workers includes the combination of pay and benefits that employees receive in exchange for their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe telecommuting and list the benefits and drawbacks.

Accepted Answer

Telecommuting is where employees work re

Question 6

Define how employers evaluate workers' performance. Describe some of the potential appraisal goofs that can arise during this process.

Accepted Answer

The HR role in performance appraisals be

Question 7

In 2011, the wage gap between chief executive's pay was approximately 30 to 40 times the average American worker's paycheck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

On­the­job training requires employees to simply begin their jobs and to learn as they go.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies only to employers with fewer than 15 workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Benefits are noncash compensation, including programs such as health insurance, vacation, and childcare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A major challenge human resource managers face with their employees who belong to the Baby Boomer generation is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  many of these workers lack education and experience, leading to high training costs at a time when most American firms are under pressure to keep labor costs as low as possible. 
B)  they have little loyalty to their employer, resulting in high labor turnover even though American firms have started programs to retain their employees. 
C)  workers in this generation are more likely than other workers to demand flexible work schedules so that they can enjoy a better work­leisure balance. 
D)  this very large group is nearing retirement, raising the possibility that firms will lose many of their most talented and experienced employees. 
A)  many of these workers lack education and experience, leading to high training costs at a time when most American firms are under pressure to keep labor costs as low as possible. 
B)  they have little loyalty to their employer, resulting in high labor turnover even though American firms have started programs to retain their employees. 
C)  workers in this generation are more likely than other workers to demand flexible work schedules so that they can enjoy a better work­leisure balance. 
D)  this very large group is nearing retirement, raising the possibility that firms will lose many of their most talented and experienced employees.

Question 12

Workplace discrimination against a person based on his or her gender is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  affirmative action 
B)  reverse discrimination 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  occupational harassment 
A)  affirmative action 
B)  reverse discrimination 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  occupational harassment

Question 13

Cultural differences can affect a candidate's interview performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Contingent employees are more important to firms with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a need to fill highly technical jobs. 
B)  prospects for steady, long­term growth that results in the need to build a highly trained and committed workforce. 
C)  stable markets that don't expect to grow significantly over the next few years. 
D)  a fluctuating need for workers. 
A)  a need to fill highly technical jobs. 
B)  prospects for steady, long­term growth that results in the need to build a highly trained and committed workforce. 
C)  stable markets that don't expect to grow significantly over the next few years. 
D)  a fluctuating need for workers.

Question 15

The U.S. Census Bureau points out that a college degree typically doubles earning power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ cover issues that a company faces along with topics such as communication, planning, business­analysis, change­management, coaching, and team­building skills to help current and potential executives develop the skills needed for leadership positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory X techniques 
B)  Scientific management techniques 
C)  Management development programs 
D)  Vestibule training 
A)  Theory X techniques 
B)  Scientific management techniques 
C)  Management development programs 
D)  Vestibule training

Question 17

The bottom­line goal of most employment legislation is to protect employees from unfair treatment by employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In putting together a benefits package for his firm, George can propose several attractive optional benefits which will include:

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires all firms to provide 24 weeks of paid leave for employees who must be temporarily absent from work due to the birth or adoption of a child or the serious illness of a spouse, child, or parent.

_____ carries a fair amount of legal risk, since this kind of test must measure aptitudes that relate directly to the job itself.

Compensation of workers includes the combination of pay and benefits that employees receive in exchange for their work.

Describe telecommuting and list the benefits and drawbacks.

Define how employers evaluate workers' performance. Describe some of the potential appraisal goofs that can arise during this process.

In 2011, the wage gap between chief executive's pay was approximately 30 to 40 times the average American worker's paycheck.

Onthejob training requires employees to simply begin their jobs and to learn as they go.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies only to employers with fewer than 15 workers.

Benefits are noncash compensation, including programs such as health insurance, vacation, and childcare.

A major challenge human resource managers face with their employees who belong to the Baby Boomer generation is that:

Workplace discrimination against a person based on his or her gender is called _____.

Cultural differences can affect a candidate's interview performance.

Contingent employees are more important to firms with:

The U.S. Census Bureau points out that a college degree typically doubles earning power.

_____ cover issues that a company faces along with topics such as communication, planning, businessanalysis, changemanagement, coaching, and teambuilding skills to help current and potential executives develop the skills needed for leadership positions.

The bottomline goal of most employment legislation is to protect employees from unfair treatment by employers.

Business Now: Change Is the Only Constant

Economics: the Framework of Business

The World Marketplace: Business Without Borders

Business Ethics Social Responsibility: Doing Well by Doing Good

Business Communication: Creating Delivering Messages That Matter

Business Formation: Choosing the Form That Fits

Small Business Entrepreneurship: Economic Rocket Fuel

Accounting: Decision Making by the Numbers

Finance: Acquiring Using Funds to Maximize Value

Securities Markets: Trading Financial Resources

Marketing: Building Profitable Customer Connections

Product and Promotion: Creating and Communicating Value

Distribution and Pricing: Right Product, Right Person, Right Place, Right Price

Management, Motivation, and Leadership: Bringing Business to Life

Managing Information Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

Om: Putting It All Together Endnotes

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Exam 15: HRM: Building a Top Quality Workforce

In putting together a benefits package for his firm, George can propose several attractive optional benefits which will include:

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires all firms to provide 24 weeks of paid leave for employees who must be temporarily absent from work due to the birth or adoption of a child or the serious illness of a spouse, child, or parent.

_____ carries a fair amount of legal risk, since this kind of test must measure aptitudes that relate directly to the job itself.

Compensation of workers includes the combination of pay and benefits that employees receive in exchange for their work.

Describe telecommuting and list the benefits and drawbacks.

Define how employers evaluate workers' performance. Describe some of the potential appraisal goofs that can arise during this process.

In 2011, the wage gap between chief executive's pay was approximately 30 to 40 times the average American worker's paycheck.

On­the­job training requires employees to simply begin their jobs and to learn as they go.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies only to employers with fewer than 15 workers.

Benefits are noncash compensation, including programs such as health insurance, vacation, and childcare.

A major challenge human resource managers face with their employees who belong to the Baby Boomer generation is that:

Workplace discrimination against a person based on his or her gender is called _____.

Cultural differences can affect a candidate's interview performance.

Contingent employees are more important to firms with:

The U.S. Census Bureau points out that a college degree typically doubles earning power.

_____ cover issues that a company faces along with topics such as communication, planning, business­analysis, change­management, coaching, and team­building skills to help current and potential executives develop the skills needed for leadership positions.

The bottom­line goal of most employment legislation is to protect employees from unfair treatment by employers.

Business Now: Change Is the Only Constant

Economics: the Framework of Business

The World Marketplace: Business Without Borders

Business Ethics Social Responsibility: Doing Well by Doing Good

Business Communication: Creating Delivering Messages That Matter

Business Formation: Choosing the Form That Fits

Small Business Entrepreneurship: Economic Rocket Fuel

Accounting: Decision Making by the Numbers

Finance: Acquiring Using Funds to Maximize Value

Securities Markets: Trading Financial Resources

Marketing: Building Profitable Customer Connections

Product and Promotion: Creating and Communicating Value

Distribution and Pricing: Right Product, Right Person, Right Place, Right Price

Management, Motivation, and Leadership: Bringing Business to Life

Managing Information Technology: Finding New Ways to Learn and Link

Om: Putting It All Together Endnotes

Appendix Studentinstructor Review Cards

Online Appendix

Filters

Onthejob training requires employees to simply begin their jobs and to learn as they go.

_____ cover issues that a company faces along with topics such as communication, planning, businessanalysis, changemanagement, coaching, and teambuilding skills to help current and potential executives develop the skills needed for leadership positions.

The bottomline goal of most employment legislation is to protect employees from unfair treatment by employers.